Vitamin E

What is vitamin E?

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a powerful antioxidant. It is a fat soluble vitamin which is stored in the body for only a short time, requiring a regular intake.

What vitamin E does for you

Like all antioxidants, vitamin E neutralises the potentially harmful free radicals in the body. Free radicals cause changes in your cells’ DNA, which can lead to cancers.

Vitamin E is very important for keeping your cell walls in good condition and maintaining healthy nerves, skin, muscles, red blood cells, heart and circulation. It also enhances the utilisation of vitamin A.

How much vitamin E do you need?

The RDA is 30 IU’s or 24mg. For optimal health a minimum of 100 IU’s or 80mg is needed per day.

Which foods have vitamin E?

Oils such as wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, nuts such as hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts sweet potatoes, avocado pears and dark green vegetables such as spinach.

Signs of vitamin E deficiency

Wounds that are slow to heal, varicose veins, loss of muscle tone and infertility all point to a vitamin E deficiency. Bruising easily can also be a sign of a deficiency, as well as high homocystein levels.

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